Todays Job.

[Aredes]

The discs on the photo of your car are cross drilled but the photo on the ap brakes website shows solid discs. Are the discs for the 550 always cross drilled?

 

[Parisien]

That's just a generic pic....they are cross drilled

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[Chrisbassett]

I think the ap site has generic photos, not actual photos of the discs in question. The Brembo discs are drilled.

 

[hodroyd]

This is they in drawing form.

If you contact AP Brakes, mention the Sports Maserati Forum and they could do you a special price, no promises..!!

 

[Aredes]

I will call them on Monday to see if I get a special price

 

[mjheathcote]

Are the front, and the back discs the same as the 550?
Curious, are the calipers and pads the same too?

 

[CatmanV2]

I will call them on Monday to see if I get a special price

Let us know if you do. Currently they're rather cheaper than Brakeparts

C

 

[davy83]

Any one got a source for either a good place to refurb the calipers or good price for replacements? i think a couple of mine are sticking, its not bad just now but unlikely to get better!!

 

[hukent]

Are the front, and the back discs the same as the 550?
Curious, are the calipers and pads the same too?

Yes and Yes.

 

[bill]

Any one got a source for either a good place to refurb the calipers or good price for replacements? i think a couple of mine are sticking, its not bad just now but unlikely to get better!!

Not sure if you can measure the piston sizes for the seals as I have a supplier for brembo parts. Otherswise if u fancy taking it off and send it I ll have go. I do this on a regular basis on motorbikes. I suspect there is corrosion on the dust seal groove which jams the piston and stops it retracting

 

[2b1ask1]

Bill, is this corrosion because this part is masked during painting and so is exposed unpainted alloy?

 

[CatmanV2]

@hukent: Where did you get your pads from?

Cheers

C

 

[hodroyd]

Changed the discs for 550's all round on the AC, they work very well..!!

 

[Parisien]

Good stuff Rob...the difference is quite noticeable.....well done


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[hodroyd]

Yes you can stop before hitting something now, it's great..!!

 

[hukent]

@hukent: Where did you get your pads from?
Cheers
C

Mintex are one of our sponsors...................................

 

[hodroyd]

Hukent,
Have you compared Mintex with others, if so what is your opinion..??
Cheers
R

 

[hukent]

Hukent,
Have you compared Mintex with others, if so what is your opinion..??
Cheers
R

We've done back to back testing with various rally cars over the years, Mintex ALWAYS come out on top.
They out perform all the others, in every aspect.

 

[CatmanV2]

Mintex are one of our sponsors...................................

Lucky man

C

 

[hodroyd]

Could be interesting to try a set, how are they on brake dust, good, or bad..??